All-Xiangyang Team
Casey Garrison
MVP: Casey Garrison, 5’11 G – USA
Averaged 10 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3 steals per game in Xiangyang including a stellar 10 point/10 rebound double-double with 5 assists, & 3 steals against China’s National B Team in Final.
Katie Bussey
Katie Bussey, 5’9 PG – USA
Led American squad in scoring with 15 in Final against China, had 11 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals vs. New Zealand and another 10 points in win over Aussies.
Talisa Rhea, 5’11 G – USA
Had 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists vs. New Zealand. 12 points, 4 boards, 4 assists against Aussies, and hit a big bucket late to seal win over China.
Cheng Feng, 6’3 F – China
Terrific 3-pt. shooter led China to big wins over NZ & Australia, only player in double figures with 13 points against Americans.
Huang Hongpi, 6’6 C – China
Big post player had 9 vs. Americans and dominated inside (double-double) against Australians in the 2nd half breaking open a tight game to lead China to 25 point victory.
Talisa Rhea
Kali Bennett, 6’5 C – USA
Her rebounding and shot blocking solidified the American defense. Averaged 8 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, 2 assists, 2 steals per game and helped keep China’s big posts in check.
You can read Coach Ryan Johnson’s blog from this link. There are some great pictures of the areas visited in China as well as more game info.
